Engineering (Civil) BEng

This BEng covers all the major fields of civil engineering (structures, geotechnics, fluids, design, transport studies, surveying and materials) with residential field trips throughout. Students will choose a minor engineering subject topic from a broad range offered, including aerospace, environmental engineering, sustainable building design, programming and finance.

International applications

In addition to A level and International Baccalaureate, UCL considers a wide range of international qualifications for entry to its undergraduate degree programmes.

Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates

The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPCs) are intensive one-year foundation courses for international students of high academic potential who are aiming to gain access to undergraduate degree programmes at UCL and other top UK universities.

Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.

English language requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

Degree benefits

The programme offers a world-class education brought to you by leading researchers, educators and practising engineers. It is supported by a structured personal tutorial scheme, subject-specific clinics and student mentoring.

Our extensive links with industry provide many opportunities for vacation work experience and subsequent permanent employment.

The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, and if followed by a Master's level qualification, offers a route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Studying in London is the perfect setting for civil engineering students because of the exciting range of projects underway (e.g. Crossrail) and the access to professional institutions.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators. It partially satisfies the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), and fully satisfies the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). A programme of accredited further learning is required to fully satisfy the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer status (for example, UCL's Civil Engineering MSc).

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Degree structure

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Year one develops the theoretical basis of civil engineering and is structured around a series of real-world engineering problems (scenarios), intended to put your acquired knowledge into practice. You will share classes in mathematics and professional skills with other engineering students, and take part in two interdisciplinary engineering challenges. At the end of year one, there is a two-week residential field trip to Wales for surveying, stream gauging and a dam visit.

In year two core civil engineering knowledge is developed further and you will also choose a minor engineering subject from a wide range. At the end of this year there is a residential field trip to the National Construction College for a Constructionarium week.

Study of your minor subject continues into the final year, where you will also take compulsory advanced core modules and complete a substantial research project.

This degree is part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), a teaching framework that engages students in specialist and interdisciplinary activities designed to create well-rounded graduates with a strong grasp of the fundamentals of their discipline and a broad understanding of the complexity and context of engineering problems. Students register for a core discipline, but also engage in activities that span departments so the development of fundamental technical knowledge takes place alongside specialist and interdisciplinary research-based projects and professional skills. This creates degrees encouraging professional development, with an emphasis on design and challenging students to apply knowledge to complex problems.

Core or compulsory module(s)

Optional modules

Minor II*Minor III*

*You will choose a minor engineering subject from a wide range to study in years two and three.

Your learning

Teaching is delivered in a number of ways, designed to stimulate and inspire effective learning. These include: group projects, lectures, problem-solving classes, drawing and design workshops, tutorials, laboratory classes, site visits and field trips. Practising engineers also contribute to modules as external lecturers.

Further Information

Careers

This programme equips graduates with a comprehensive range of knowledge and problem solving skills. In addition to core engineering skills, the degree places emphasis on the development of transferable skills such as project management, information technology, and communication, all of which will be essential in your career.

Our graduates elect to pursue careers in many different fields and organisations. Engineering problem-solving skills are appreciated by many employers, and can lead to promotion into management roles. Our well-rounded graduates are increasingly sought after in professions beyond engineering, including banking, law and advertising.

Destinations

First career destinations of recent Civil Engineering BEng graduates (2013-2015) at UCL include:

MPhil Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management, University of Cambridge

MSc Civil Engineering, UCL

Sturctural Engineering, Imperial College London

MSc Built Environment : Environ Design & Eng, UCL

Data taken from the 'Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education' survey undertaken by HESA looking at the destinations of UK and EU students in the 2014-2016 graduating cohorts six months after graduation.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2018/19 academic year. The UK/EU fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2018/19 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.

UK/EU students

£9,250 (2018/19)

Overseas students

£25,960 (2018/19)

Overseas fees for the 2019/20 academic year are expected to be available in July 2018. Undergraduate UK/EU fees are capped by the UK Government and are expected to be available in October 2018. Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.

Funding

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.

The Errol Yarimer Undergraduate Scholarship is a competitive award available for UK resident undergraduates from low-income households for the duration of a continuous full-time course of study.

Departmental scholarships

The scholarships listed below are for 2017 entry. Funding opportunities for students applying for 2018 entry will be published when they are available.

The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.

Application and next steps

Your application

Together with academic requirements we expect you to provide evidence of your passion for civil engineering and commitment to studying the subject. Furthermore you should demonstrate your suitability for group project work and problem-based learning in a global context, drawing upon previous educational and personal experience to do so. Any potentially extenuating circumstances will be taken into account and we will look carefully at your referees' comments for insight into these.

How to apply

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

Selection

Selection is based upon the strength of your personal statement and references as well as your academic achievements. Applications from students with alternative qualifications are welcome. Please contact the Admissions Team in UCL Engineering to discuss your suitability for the programme: undergraduate-admissions@ucl.ac.uk